Education
National virtual education sessions
These free sessions, run by Regional Transfusion Committees, are for clinical and laboratory staff and cover a range of topics.
Please use the distribution hub to order resources on this page.
Guidance
For new Transfusion Practitioners
A drop of knowledge (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
For experienced Transfusion Practitioners
A wealth of knowledge (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
Please note: both sets of guidance are under review and we would appreciate your feedback, please email your comments to nhsbt.customerservice@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Transfusing safely: procedures and essential checks
Blood components administration a quick reference guide
Blood transfusion bedside checklist lanyard
Do we know who you are? poster for patients
Do we know who you are? screensaver for patients
Do you know who they are? poster for staff
Do you know who they are? screensaver for staff
NBTC indication codes for transfusion bookmark
NBTC indication codes for transfusion poster
Pre-administration, blood component transfusion checking video on YouTube and e-LfH
Taking a blood sample for pre-transfusion compatibility testing poster
The pre-transfusion blood sampling process video on YouTube and e-LfH
The strange case of Penny Allison video on YouTube
eLearning - anaemia & maternal anaemia
We offer a 3 part package providing a straightforward introduction to anaemia and tailored modules for primary and secondary care, available certified and non-certified. A 2 part package providing an introduction to maternal anaemia and appropriate management (certified and non-certified) is also available.
Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload (TACO)
TACO matters flyer
TACO matters poster (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
TACO matters screensaver (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
Non medical authorisation of blood components
Clinical course
Non medical authorisation of blood components
The course costs £400 and is for senior nurses and midwives who are working towards making the clinical decision and providing the written instruction for blood component transfusion.
Resources
Framework to support nurses and midwives making the clinical decision and written instruction for blood components report (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
Policies and competency documents shared by regional transfusion committees:
Hospice
This poster (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub) has been adapted and tailored to the specific requirements of hospice patients requiring transfusion. Produced in response to the National Comparative Audit of red blood cell transfusion in hospices 2016 and in collaboration with the staff from St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds.
Paediatric and neonatal
Laboratory best transfusion practice for neonates, infants and children bookmark
Transfusion of blood components for infants and children bookmark
Transfusion of blood components for neonates bookmark
Specific requirements
Irradiated blood components poster (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
Irradiated blood components screensaver (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
Irradiated blood factsheet - we are reviewing this resource following the publication of the updated BSH guidelines
Irradiation indicator labels web page
Our other resources include:
Cryoprecipitate: information for healthcare professionals factsheet (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
Fresh frozen plasma: information for healthcare professionals factsheet (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
Framework for the provision of blood transfusion out of the acute hospital setting (please download, not available to order from the distribution hub)
Is my blood transfusion necessary? poster
PBM toolkit - advice on implementing Patient Blood Management strategies in clinical practice
Apps
Blood Assist: blood component administration
This smartphone and web-based application summarises the key guidelines and recommendations for the safe administration of blood components. It is designed for use, at the bedside, at the time of transfusion.
It is available for NHS Trusts and individuals and is free to download:
- Google play and iTunes stores, search NHS Blood Assist
- As a web-based application www.bloodassist.co.uk
Please tell us what you think of the app, we'd appreciate your feedback.
Please use our poster and video to help promote our app to your colleagues.
Blood components: indication codes
The content of this app is under review following the publication of updated guidance; please refer to the latest NBTC indication codes and the addendum to the BSH guidelines for Transfusion for Fetuses, Neonates and Older Children.
It is available for NHS Trusts and individuals and is free to download:
- Google play and iTunes stores, search NHS Blood Components
Please use our poster to help promote our app in your clinical area.
Videos
BSH administration of blood components on YouTube
Having a blood transfusion on YouTube
Pre-administration blood component transfusion checking on YouTube and e-LfH
Pre-transfusion blood sampling process on YouTube and e-LfH
The strange case of Penny Allison on YouTube
Websites
Learnbloodtransfusion, available via:
Your hospital transfusion practitioner can advise which is applicable to your organisation.
Serious Hazards of Transfusion